BEGIN:VCALENDAR BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261211T183000Z DTEND:20261211T193000Z SUMMARY:(Dis)comfort in Conversation: Navigating Power, Politics, and Solidarity in Troubled Academic Times DESCRIPTION:The Department of Law and Legal Studies Towards Anti-Oppression Committee invites members of the Carleton community to a panel discussion exploring the role of discomfort in academic conversations, relationships, and practices of solidarity. Date: Friday, December 11, 2026 Time: 1:30–2:30 PM Location: Loeb Building, Room B534, Carleton University About the Event How can we navigate difficult conversations, challenge our assumptions, and build meaningful relationships across differences? Join Meg Lonergan, doctoral candidate and contract instructor in Carleton University's Department of Law and Legal Studies, and Dr. Kyler Chittick, SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at the University of Toronto, for a discussion on the role of discomfort in academic life. From challenging classroom discussions and political disagreements to navigating research relationships and mentorship, the conversation will explore how moments of discomfort can become opportunities for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and growth. At a time when universities face increasing political pressures, institutional austerity, and challenges to academic freedom, this discussion invites participants to consider how critical dialogue and collective solidarity can strengthen academic communities. Rather than viewing discomfort as something to avoid, the panel will explore how engaging with differing perspectives can encourage reflection, deepen understanding, and foster relationships grounded in mutual respect and solidarity. All members of the academic community are welcome to attend! About the Speakers Meg Lonergan is a doctoral candidate and contract instructor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. Dr. Kyler Chittick is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at the University of Toronto. Presented by the Department of Law and Legal Studies Anti-Oppression Committee. LOCATION:B454 Loeb Building, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 URL: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR